Named: Cricket Far North team of the mid-season
As we begin the new year and recommence the CFN season, we’ve recognised the superstar 11 who have taken the league by storm so far.
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It’s been an action-packed start to the CFN season.
Cricketers have been in cracking form with bat, ball and in the field.
We’ve put our selector’s cap on and named the teams of the mid-season for the first grade division.
For added context to the stat leaderboards, Barron River, Cassowary Coast, Mulgrave and Mareeba have played the least games (seven each), while Norths and Rovers have played the most (nine each).
Team of the mid-season
1. Aidan Firman (Norths)
Across the first grade competition, there have been four centuries scored so far.
Aidan Firman is responsible for three of them.
The Norths opener has taken it to bowling brigades from ball one with a ferocious batting style.
The 18-year old has amassed a competition-high 462 runs with a batting average of 92.4. Firman has a high score of 139 runs from 76 balls against Barron River in round six.
He leads the competition in 6s with 26, with Mulgrave’s Jake Roach the next best with nine 6s.
2. Matthew Wilkins (Mulgrave)
After guiding Mulgrave to a premiership last season with a classy grand final performance against Rovers.
Opener Matthew Wilkins has picked up where he left off smashing his way to the third most runs in the season so far (298 runs).
Wilkins had dominant back-to-back performances in round two and three, scoring 85 runs from 93 balls against Norths and his season highest knock of 93 runs from 112 balls against Rovers.
The Babinda batsman is currently averaging 74.5.
3. Jake Roach (Mulgrave)
A legend of the Far North competition, Jake Roach has not missed a beat this season.
With Mulgrave setting their sights on back-to-back premierships, their captain has led the way
with the fifth most runs in the competition (203 runs), the second most 6s (9) and a batting average of 67.7.
The all-rounder has also been exceptional on the flip side of the innings, racking up eight wickets.
Always tough to put away, Roach has one of the comps lowest economy rates at 2.2 runs per over.
4. Tom Boorman (Atherton)
A serious contender for the league best and fairest.
Tom Boorman has dominated on both sides of the innings as the leading wicket-taker of the competition (17 wickets), while racking up the second most runs to date (353 runs).
The silky slasher has prevented a number of early batting collapses, showing his poise and class batting at fourth in the order.
The Atherton captain claimed a stunning late innings hat-trick against Cassowary Coast in round seven at Cazalys Stadium.
5. Adam Trewin (Barron River)
The standout batsman for Barron River again this season.
Top order batsman Adam Trewin has racked up 206 runs at a batting average of 34.3.
Known to punish the best bowling brigades in the competition.
Trewin put on a remarkable performance against a loaded Rovers side in round eight, scoring 68 runs and leading his side to victory on the final wicket at the death of the match.
6. Seth McGinty (Rovers)
18-year old Seth McGinty continues to raise his game season after season.
Well accustomed to the first grade competition after making his debut at 14, the bowling all-rounder uses his height and power to hit the deck hard, earning 11 wickets at a 3 economy rate.
Despite playing limited amount of innings this season as a result of various representative commitments, managed a best bowling of 5-17 against Mareeba in round six.
7. Chris Adams (WK) (Atherton)
The experienced wicketkeeper batsman has been selected for strong performances for Atherton throughout the season.
Scoring 203 runs at an average of 25.4, his standout knock came in round four against Mareeba.
Adams made an impressive 76 runs off 53 balls, including seven boundaries and three sixes.
In addition to his batting, he has proven to be a safe pair of hands behind the stumps, taking seven catches this season. He narrowly edged out Mareeba wicketkeeper Brendan Falvo.
8. Ben McCartney (Norths)
Ben McCartney has been a key pillar in Norths strong 6-2 winning record to start the season.
The right arm gun spinner has racked up 10 wickets with the most maidens in the league (11).
Far from an expensive bowler, the Fusion rep’s economy rate sits on three runs per over.
Usually batting in the tail-end in prior seasons, he has moved up to middle in the order after a number of handy innings, currently averaging 35.8 runs this campaign.
Fellow Norths’ spinner Elliot Lord has also had a strong season in his debut in the CFN comp.
9. Brenton Edwards (Rovers)
Brenton Edwards remains one of the most feared bowlers to face in the Far North.
The demon paceman is leaving bruises on top order batsman yet again this season, while racking up 15 wickets, second most maidens in the league with 10 and a 3.5 economy rate.
A veteran of the competition.
Hit a high score of 48 runs early in the campaign.
Edwards was recently selected for the Australia “A” over-40s T20 side, set to compete in the upcoming World Series Cup in Brisbane.
10. William Robertson (Mulgrave)
Another experienced spinner, the Mulgrave merchant has delivered a number of classy performances despite playing in limited matches.
In William Robertson’s five games, he has taken 11 wickets at a 3.4 economy rate, with the left-arm turner piercing his way past some of the region’s finest batsmen.
He edges out young gun teammates Brody Zanetich and Aidan Beach, who have both played brilliant cricket this season.
11. Robert Thresher (Rovers)
Another threat in the Rovers’ bowling brigade, Robert Thresher is second in the competition for wickets taken (15), with the medium-pace bowler having a consistent campaign to date. Tough to put away, Thresher bowls tight lines and forces opposition batsmen to play uncomfortable shots.
He had a standout performance against Cassowary Coast in round four, taking 3-2 from four overs, including two maidens.
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